Education Administrator

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Regular Full-Time 40 Professional Providence, RI, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary: $65,588.00 Annually

Location: We have sites in Providence, Pawtucket, and Central Falls, RI.
Reports To: Manager of Early Childhood Partnerships and Quality Instruction
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday - Friday, 8 hour shifts)

Help shape quality early childhood education and make a lasting impact on children, families, and educators!

Are you passionate about early childhood education, continuous improvement, and helping educators succeed? Children’s Friend is seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative, and data-driven Education Administrator to support excellence across our Pre‑K, Head Start, and Child Care programs.

In this role, you’ll turn data and classroom observations into meaningful improvements that strengthen teaching practices, support school readiness, and ensure children receive high-quality educational experiences. Working closely with our Child and Family Development leadership team, supervisors, coaches, and teaching staff, you’ll help ensure our classrooms meet program standards, regulatory requirements, and the individual needs of every child.

If you thrive on collaboration, enjoy identifying opportunities for growth, and are motivated by making a difference in early childhood education, we’d love to hear from you!

Drive Quality Through Data & Assessment

Review and analyze child assessment data, including TSG and SWYC, to identify trends, recognize gaps, and guide strategies that support children’s development and school readiness.

Monitor attendance, home visits, and family conferences to ensure program expectations and Head Start Performance Standards are met.

Collaborate with leadership to turn data insights into actionable improvements across classrooms and program sites.

Conduct classroom observations using the Creative Curriculum Fidelity Toolkit and complete monthly active supervision reviews for assigned classrooms and sites.

Review lesson plans to ensure alignment with The Creative Curriculum, individualized learning needs, and IEP, IFSP, and TIP goals.

Partner with teaching teams and supervisors to develop, implement, and monitor classroom quality improvement plans.

Identify areas where additional guidance, coaching, or professional development may strengthen educator effectiveness.

Monitor site quality improvement plans and follow up on identified concerns to support accountability and progress.

Help ensure compliance with agency policies, state and federal regulations, grant requirements, Head Start Performance Standards, and State Pre‑K requirements.

Communicate observations, data trends, and compliance concerns to the appropriate supervisors and managers.

Work collaboratively across program domains to address challenges, strengthen systems, and improve program outcomes.

Support the development of individual professional development plans for teachers and family advocates.

Build positive, productive relationships with educators, supervisors, coaches, and program leaders.

Participate in relevant professional development opportunities, workshops, conferences, and Children’s Friend supervisory training.

Contribute to a leadership culture centered on excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous growth.

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferred in education, early childhood education, or special education
• RIDE Certification preferred.
• 3-5 years of direct service…